Coach - Inclusion

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child's development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation's largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• You will be rewarded with benefits, including day one zero contribution health plan options, wellness programming, and generous paid time off.
• You will benefit from high-quality paid training to promote professional growth and development.
• You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Inclusion Coach

The Inclusion Coach provides direct services to the childcare provider community. The primary goal of these services is to support providers in building strong early childhood educational practices that promote an inclusive classroom environment, partner with childcare administrators and teachers to develop quality improvement plans, and support best practices in early childhood education inclusion. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week.

In this role, you will:

• Build relationships with early childcare programs within the assigned caseload.
• Orient early care and education staff to program policies, requirements and commitments.
• Guide the development of a completed Quality Improvement Plan which includes a goal setting process that is developed through team discussion and observations.
• Complete observations of individual children as requested by ECE staff and provide suggestions to improve participation in classroom setting.
• Assist ECE staff in identifying children in need of further evaluation and provide support to staff on talking with families about the needs for further evaluation.
• Assist ECE staff on how to incorporate IFSP or IEP outcomes within the classroom daily routine and activities.
• Assist ECE staff on how to collaborate with the IFSP/IEP team to support the child's growth and development.
• Provide community resources to ECE staff including AZEIP and School District referrals.
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan through biweekly coaching visits.
• Provide or assist in coordinating needed on-site coaching or training for ECE staff using collaborative observation and consultation strategies.
• Cooperate with other consultants in all aspects of coaching.
• Design and deliver trainings individually or in cooperation with other consultants.

What It Takes:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is required.
• A master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of three years experience in Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education is required.
• Experience working with young children with disabilities is required.
• Experience in training, coaching or mentoring individuals or groups working in early care and education settings.
• Knowledge of ADHS child care licensing standards
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and quality early care and education indicators
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served.
• Functional knowledge of adult learning principles
• Must have reliable transportation
• A valid driver's license and current car insurance
• A valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card OR must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Learn more!

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development's commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona's children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

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